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WLS Channel 7 - The Making of Star Wars (Part 1, 1977)

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The sci-fi goodness don't stop! Here's Part 1 of the original Star Wars documentary - from 1977 - the original airing!

Picture doesn't clear up completely until about 20 seconds in - be patient.

This aired on WLS Channel 7 (ABC) although unfortunately the only reminents of this (network-wise) on this recording are in the ending credits.

Narrated by William Conrad. (TV's Cannon)

This aired on local Chicago TV Friday, S...

Jet-Dri Waterproofing Service - "Stop Wet Leaky Basements" (Commercial, 1976)

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Here's a brief commercial for Jet-Dri Waterproofing Service, advising how to "Stop Wet Leaky Basements" (hint: by calling them, either in Chicago, Gary or Waukegan).

Previous to this we also saw a longer Jet-Dri ad featuring some neat animation.

Voiceover by Carl Greyson.

This aired on Chicago TV on Sunday, May 2nd 1976.

WFLD Channel 32 - Neil Sedaka Special (Promo, 1978)

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Here's a promo for a Neil Sedaka special on WFLD Channel 32. The special aired on Saturday, March 11th 1978 at 9pm.

We also see the production slate at the beginning showing that this was number 8987 and was directed by Don Shannon. The promo was recorded on 3-9-78.

Voiceover by Bud Kelly.

This promo likely aired on local Chicago TV either Thursday, March 9th 1978 or Friday, March 10th 1978.

Chicago Savings & Loan - "Semi-Free TV" (Commercial, 1978)

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Here's another commercial for Chicago Savings and Loan - offering a free TV if you open an account. Their home office was at 6245 South Western Avenue.

Featuring Al Nuti.

"Federal regulation requires substantial penalty for early withdrawal. Cost of television paid by portion of initial $1,500 before interest is earned."

"We're a lot like you..."

This aired on local Chicago TV early Thursday, March 30th 1978.

Children's Bargain Town U.S.A. - "Huffy Bicycle Sale" (Commercial, 1971?)

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Here's a brief commercial for Children's Bargain Town U.S.A., promoting a sale on Huffy Bicycles' 20-inch Dragster for boys and girls for only $28.87. Note a reference at the end to Toys "R" Us (of which Children's Bargain Town was a Chicago-area sister chain). Eventually the Children's Bargain Town name was phased out and completely replaced by Toys 'R' Us.

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV likely some time in early 1971.

Jewel Food Stores - "Holiday Party Ideas" (Commercial, 1978)

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Here's a holiday themed commercial for Jewel Food Stores.

Voiceover by Joe Slattery.

"Where people like to go for holiday party ideas."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 5th 1978 during the 3:30 to 5pm timeframe.

The Star Wars Holiday Special - "I Am Boba Fett" (Part 6, 1978)

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Here's Part 6 of The Star Wars Holiday Special featuring the Star Wars cartoon with the introduction of the character Boba Fett.

Anyone know who does the voice of the character "Captain Kazan" in the opening of the cartoon? Sounds a bit like Dick Van Dyke but it's probably not. Very familiar though....

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 17th 1978.

WSNS Channel 44 - Popeye with Steve Hart - "Becoming a Clown" (1976)

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Here's another segment from Popeye with Steve Hart on WSNS Channel 44. Here, Steve is applying clown makeup and, after he finishes, goes off on stage to a waiting (and unseen) audience. Watch, during the middle of his transformation, for the mirror to display an image of a little girl (Steve's daughter) for a few seconds.

The second instrumental heard in this piece is "Over the Waves."

The Engineer on this was Chuck Zenkus. Director was Jim Angio.
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ABC Network - The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (Promo, 1976)

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Here's a promo for The Paul Lynde Halloween Special on the ABC Network, which aired on Friday, October 29th 1976 at 8pm. The special featured the rock group KISS, Donny & Marie, Tim Conway, and more.

Main voiceover by Ernie Anderson. Ending voiceover by Ed Jordan.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, October 27th 1976.